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Am Dram Man »
A good idea, sun...........
Posted on 11:41am Sunday 17th May 2009
Another successful production has come and gone. The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson contained moving, intelligent and witty performances from a superb cast, and received fabulous comments from the audiences who came to see it. The audience numbers were a little disappointing but the timing of our usual April slot was changed this year and this may have caught people unawares; the play is also not well-known so maybe we should have done more to let people know what it was about. However, those people who did turn up were well entertained, and gave us great feedback.
The Page Turner »
Birdsong and thunderstorms
Posted on 9:39am Wednesday 13th May 2009
I was rudely awoken by an insomniac coal tit at 3.40am this morning and took a moment to think about books.
Country Girl »
If I hear one more thing about swine flu I might lob a packet of bacon at the wall.
Posted on 7:07pm Sunday 10th May 2009
If I hear one more thing about swine flu I might lob a packet of bacon at the wall.
The Page Turner »
Patsy riding by
Posted on 11:29am Friday 8th May 2009
Imagine my surprise this morning as the Volvo dragged itself onto the A34 to see former child actress Patsy Kensit bedecking the side of a lorry.
Sauvignon Blonde »
Feeling Naughty at Malmaison
Posted on 11:27am Thursday 7th May 2009
Oxford Fashion Week held its Lingerie and Swimsuit show last night at Malmaison. Scantilly clad fit young women and men marched up and down a make shift catwalk in the Champagne Bar on the 3rd floor. The well dressed, good looking populace watched, smiling, nodding their head and letting out a few whoops (boys only) when the more risque outfits were on parade. This night seemed even more popular than the one before at Freud's, especially when the models came out to talk to the guests, before putting their street clothes back on. Of course it could have just been the atmosphere and more intimate venue. The producers of the show created a great mood between clubbing and burlesque making everyone think that they were watching something naughty, a bit sinful. This might explain the amount of sweets they had on offer for nibbles. Towers of donuts, plates of cupcakes and what must have been the entire holdings of the restaurants pudding cart were passed around. Being surrounded by the pert models quenched my desire for dessert and had me craving a bit of celery. The aperitif before the show was sparkling with grenadine or kirsch. I liked the bubbles, but again it was a bit sweet for my palate. I would rather had a simple glass of Veuve Cliquot, but I understand the trendiness of the pink potion. Carl Anglim and his team have successfully organized an event that has drawn crowds and created a buzz proving that Oxford is more than Academic. Good luck to them with the debate at the Oxford Union tonight. I'm looking forward to the zenith Friday night, the couture show at the Sheldonian.
One Man and his Dog End »
Should we really be letting these people in?
Posted on 7:17pm Wednesday 6th May 2009
Announcing a list of people she has decided to ban from coming to Britain because she doesn't like their opinions, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith declared, 'If you can't live by the rules that we live by, the standards and the values that we live by, we should exclude you.'
Sauvignon Blonde »
Win a VIP taste of South Africa
Posted on 7:08pm Wednesday 6th May 2009
Wine competition details from the Oxford Mail, printed 30.04.09 South Africa’s coming to Oxford!
Author Unknown »
Bananas from Iceland…
Posted on 8:45am Wednesday 6th May 2009
It may sound like an urban myth, but apparently Iceland is able to make use of its free geothermal heat and its long days of summer sun to grow bananas for the Icelandic population.
Andrew Ffrench »
This Be The Laureate
Posted on 9:45am Tuesday 5th May 2009
By the time you read this, Carol Ann Duffy will probaby have penned her first poem as laureate.
Sauvignon Blonde »
Mamma Mia comes to Jericho!
Posted on 11:07am Friday 1st May 2009
Ever start the evening at Summertown Wine Cafe and get an incredible case of the munchies? You head across the street to that tasty little eatery on South Parade for a bit of Italian Pie, only to find it is completely packed with people and your sole option is take out?
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